Hazel Court- bookings needed over Easter, York council says

Residents planning on using the Hazel Court Household Waste and Recycling Centre can book a 10-minute slot to use it online.

Those wanting to book by phone will need to call City of York Council on Thursday, April 2 before their offices close for Easter.

A council spokesperson said people were urged to book as early as possible to avoid missing out.

It follows the introduction of pre-booked slots at the site, off James Street, on Monday, March 2 after the booking system went live on Monday, February 23.

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The system was launched in an effort to cut traffic queues for the tip and to reduce congestion in the area around it which was harming nearby businesses.

An email sent to residents ahead of the busy Easter weekend said bookings helped to cut queues and make visits to the tip quicker.

The tip is open as usual during the bank holiday, from 8.30am to 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday and until 4pm on Sunday.

Last entries are 15 minutes before the tip closes.

Residents are allowed to book up to four 10-minute slots a week to use the tip, with traders able to book two 15-minute appointments a day.

The entrance to the Hazel Court household waste and recycling centre, in Hazel Court, off James Street, York. Picture: Google Street View

People who book need to bring their email or phone confirmation with them on the today.

Those using the walk-in part of the tip do not need to book.

The Towthorpe Household Waste and Recycling Centre remains available to use without having to book beforehand.

Bookings for Hazel Court can be made on the council’s website here or by calling 01904 551 551.

A spokesperson for Yorwaste, which runs the site on behalf of the council, said Towthorpe had not been any busier than usual since the new system was launched.

They added that they had not experienced any unusual increases in traffic since the Click Before You Tip system launched at Hazel Court.